Reputation

Philippians 2:1-4  -So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others

Ironically, it’s those who live for their own selfish pleasure that are constantly miserable.  In other words, we gain no real pleasure by seeking our own pleasure. 

Let us live our lives for others. Let us represent our Father.  Let us be known for our kindness and  generosity.  The definition of reputation is overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general . 

If your going to be known for your reputation – make it a good one.

Some clever quotes ……

Your life may be the only Bible some people read.  ~Author Unknown

 Remember, if you’re headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns!  ~Allison Gappa Bottke

Character is much easier kept than recovered.  ~Thomas Paine

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.  ~French Proverb

Don't try to be different.  Just be good.  To be good is different enough.  ~Arthur Freed

I never did, or countenanced, in public life, a single act inconsistent with the strictest good faith; having never believed there was one code of morality for a public, and another for a private man.  ~Thomas Jefferson, 1809

Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.  ~Ann Landers

Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking.  There are too many people who think that the only thing that's right is to get by, and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught.  ~J.C. Watts

Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.  ~Oscar Wilde

Live so that your friends can defend you but never have to.  ~Arnold H. Glasow

Have a very good reason for everything you do.  ~Laurence Olivier